Charles N. Goddu, 60, of New Bedford died Monday April 19, 2010 at Boston Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the father of Paul C. Goddu and Ryan C. Goddu, and son of the late Paul and Pauline Goddu. He also leaves a sister, Jocelyn Demakis-daLuz and husband Daniel of Mattapoisett, a brother Marc Goddu and wife Marlene of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina, and a sister Nina Malone and husband, Michael of Forestdale MA, his former wife, Cynthia (Maurice) Cabral of New Bedford, and several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Chuck was employed most of his life by Polaroid Corporation and later by the New Bedford School Department.
Chuck was an avid golfer and sports fan, especially of the Boston Red Sox and all New England sports teams. During the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed family gatherings and was a devoted father, brother, and uncle. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him and loved him.
There will be a memorial visitation on Saturday May 8, 2010 from 11AM to 2 PM at Saunders Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, with a celebration of his life immediately following at Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.